Kites in the clear blue sky. Washtenaw Voice Files
By The Washtenaw Voice
ANN ARBOR BLOOM FEST
Celebrate spring in downtown Ann Arbor with outdoor music, flower-themed workshops, wine tasting, art exhibits and more!
Downtown Main Street, Ann Arbor
mainstreetannarbor.org/bloomfest
May 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
MOTOR CITY COMIC CON
This year’s comic convention will include arcade games, a cosplay contest, children’s activities and visits from George Takei (“Star Trek”), Neve Campbell (“Scream”), David Williams (Marvel Comics), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) and many more celebrity guests. Tickets range from $30-$40 for day passes and cost $80 for a full weekend pass.
Suburban Collection Showcase | 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
May 17-19
WESTSIDE ART HOP
Half art walk, half art fair, this classic Ann Arbor summer event will feature a host of exhibiting artists in the historic Westside neighborhood. The art hop is free and open to the public.
Old Westside in Ann Arbor
May 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
ANN ARBOR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL
This festival is held in Ann Arbor’s historic black business district and features live music, mascot characters and food and craft vendors.
N. 4th Ave. and E. Ann. St.
June 1, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
ANN ARBOR GREEK FESTIVAL
Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing and more at the annual Ya’ssoo Greek festival in Ann Arbor. Admission is $3 after 4 p.m. on Friday and after 1 p.m. on Saturday, and free all day Sunday.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor
June 7-9
DETROIT KITE FESTIVAL
Let’s go fly a kite! Make and fly your own kite at Belle Isle Park, participate in other kite-related activities and more. This event is free and open to the public—no tickets necessary! However, a state park pass is necessary for entry.
Belle Isle Park; enter at Jefferson Ave. and E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
July 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
BELLE ISLE ART FAIR
This art fair, held on Detroit’s Belle Isle, will feature more than 100 artists with a original works that visitors can view and purchase. The fair also includes food vendors, DIY crafts hosted by the DIA and other art groups, and live music. The fair and parking are free, but a state park pass is required for entry.
Belle Isle Park; enter at Jefferson Ave. and E. Grand Blvd., Detroit
Aug. 4-5
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